
IMF warns global shocks could widen rich-poor gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that prolonged Middle East conflict, rising energy prices and global economic disruptions could widen the gap…
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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that prolonged Middle East conflict, rising energy prices and global economic disruptions could widen the gap…
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“A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could put additional pressures on inflation and slow down growth,” IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said, warning…
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‘We do not recommend to mute the signal for gasoline because high income households that can afford to pay higher gasoline prices will also benefit,’ he said,…
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Any suspension of excise taxes on gasoline and diesel would only benefit upper-income households, despite the waiver of such taxes on liquefied petroleum gas…
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IMF and ADB expect the BSP to maintain a tightening bias as Middle East conflict, rising rice prices and weather risks add pressure to Philippine inflation.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to maintain its monetary policy tightening…
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The IMF has lowered its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing weaker-than-expected public investment, delayed infrastructure spending, subdued…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, citing delays in government…
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